What Are Estimated Taxes? The US tax system requires you to pay taxes as you make money. You're required to pay taxes throughout the year as you earn income rather than waiting until April 15th. When you're employed, you don't really have to worry about this because your employers take care of it for you. They withhold taxes from your paychecks. It's more complicated when you are self-employed, when you don't have enough money withheld, or when you earn additional income in real estate, investments, alimony or other means. You may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes yourself not to pay penalty. Who ...

Basic Tax Questions That Small Business Owners Should Ask How should I keep my records? What kind of records should I keep and how long? One of the most important things in small business accounting is to keep good records. Good financial records help you calculate income and expenses, monitor financial status, and file tax returns. You may consider using business accounting software such as Intuit QuickBooks, Peachtree Complete Accounting, Microsoft Office Accounting Professional or Simply Accounting Premium. The IRS recommends that you keep your records at least four years. What expenses can I deduct and how much? A business expense ...